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Advanced Engineering University 2025: Event Recap
Engineers and supplier partners came together for an event full of technical learning and hands-on innovation
Engineers from across North America gathered in Montreal for the 2025 edition of Advanced Engineering University. The annual event brought together technical experts, supplier partners, and design engineers for a schedule of in-depth training, hands-on labs, and live technology demos. While every session focused on practical engineering education, we are highlighting the featured products that powered each class to help inspire your next design.
Product Highlights: MOSFETs, PSOC Edge, PSOC Control, EZ-PD PMG1-B1
Infineon showcased its latest power and microcontroller solutions for automotive, industrial, and edge applications. Highlights included advanced MOSFETs with improved RDS(on) and thermal efficiency, along with a lineup of microcontrollers designed for AI and ML at the edge, motor control, and USB-C power delivery. Attendees also explored hands-on demos using evaluation kits that enabled gesture detection, motor control, and ML-based processing.
Product Highlights: PIC32CM GC00, MTCH9010, AVR EB Stepper, PolarFire FPGA and SoC
Microchip highlighted embedded and FPGA technologies for industrial and edge applications. Demonstrations included a smart greenhouse system powered by PIC32CM MCUs and MTCH9010 sensors, as well as the PolarFire FPGA portfolio for robotics, Edge AI, and medical designs. Engineers also saw full system demos and early previews of the upcoming PolarFire2 quad-core RISC-V SoC.
Product Highlights: Type 2NR BLE Module, Evaluation Kit, Power Solutions
Murata highlighted RF and power technologies through demos of the Type 2NR BLE module and evaluation kit, including channel sounding examples. The session also covered power design for AI, robotics, and datacenter systems, with guidance on EMC noise suppression techniques for DC/DC converter designs.
Product Highlights: GaN and SiC Devices for Motor-Drive Inverters
Nexperia compared GaN and SiC technologies for motor-drive inverter designs. GaN was highlighted for lower-voltage, high-PWM applications, while SiC was ideal for high-voltage or harsh environments. The session covered efficiency considerations, thermal performance, and a framework for selecting the right device based on system requirements in industrial and electric vehicle applications.
Product Highlights: eIQ ML Toolkit, MCX W Wireless MCUs
NXP focused on machine learning and wireless sensing at the edge. The eIQ Toolkit and eIQ Neutron NPU demonstrated embedded ML for anomaly detection and AI-driven designs. The MCX W family highlighted rapid wireless sensing and channel sounding for industrial, healthcare, and smart home applications, helping reduce development time by up to 50 percent.
Product Highlights: BLDC, PMSM, and ACIM Motors, Gate Drivers, MOSFETs, IGBTs, SiC Devices, CJFETs, Power Modules, Image Sensors
onsemi featured motor control, power solutions, and vision systems. Engineers explored motor drives ranging from 1HP to 500HP, gate driver selection strategies, and package-level benefits for BLDC applications. Vision demos highlighted image sensors for drones, industrial equipment, and commercial systems, along with the newest Hyperlux XX product families that enable high-performance imaging solutions.
Product Highlights: MEMS Sensors, MCUs, Imaging Solutions, Motor Control
STMicroelectronics demonstrated intelligent sensing and robotics applications. Sessions included robotics and humanoid-based examples that showcased MEMS sensors, microcontrollers, imaging components, motion control, and power device integration for advanced industrial designs.